7:30 AM wake-up time; open all the blinds/curtains to let the daylight into the nursery
8:00 AM breakfast
9:00 AM 1st nap – even if she does not look tired or show signs of sleepiness, put her down for a nap anyway; close blinds/curtains to make room dark again; make sure the environment is as quiet as possible; comfort her; do not talk to her or play with her once you put her down
FIRST NAP SHOULD LAST 1-2 HOURS, GENERALLY ABOUT 1-1/2 HOURS
10:30 AM wake up from nap, take her out for a stroll in daylight and interaction with other people
12:00 NOON lunch
1:00 PM 2nd nap – again, even if she does not look tired, put her down for a nap anyway; close blinds/curtains to make room dark again; make sure it is as quiet as possible; comfort her; do not talk to her or play with her once you put her down
SECOND NAP SHOULD ALSO LAST 1-2 HOURS, GENERALLY ABOUT 1-1/2 HOURS
2:30 PM wake up from nap, take her out for a stroll in daylight and run errands etc.
4:00 PM snack
5:00 PM 3rd nap (usually short) – only if she needs it
6:30 PM dinner
7:00 PM start bedtime routine – bathe her, read her a story, sing her a song, whatever works for you and her; turn off as many lights as possible, make the nursery as quiet as possible
7:30 PM bedtime – comfort her with soothing massage; tell her goodnight and you love her, before put her down for the night; do not talk to her or play with her once you put her down
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